USER MANUAL

Model

1761

J.G. ANSCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KG

Jagd- und Sportwaffenfabrik
Daimlerstraße 12 · 89079 Ulm / Germany | Fon +49 - (0)731- 40 12 - 0 |Fax +49 - (0)731- 40 12 - 700
www.anschuetz-sport.com | www.facebook.com/OfficialAnschuetz | www.youtube.com/AnschuetzGmbH | www.instagram.com/AnschuetzGmbH

Version 19|10|2019
1. Components/Terminology . . . . . . . 3 9. Maintenance/Cleaning . . . . . . . . 20

2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 9.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

9.2 Cleaning of the Barrel . . . . . . . 21
3. Key to Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 9.3 Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . 21
9.4 Maintenance of the Trigger . . . . . 22
3.1 General Instructions . . . . . . . . 5 9.5 Maintenance of the Bolt. . . . . . . 22
3.2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 5 9.5.1 . Bolt Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
9.5.2 . Remove Firing Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4. General Handling of Firearms . . . . . 6 9.5.3 . Assemble Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.1 Important Basics. . . . . . . . . . 6 10. Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.2 Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 8 11. Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.4 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.5 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 12. Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.6 Hearing and Eye Protection . . . . . 8
13. Shooting Performance . . . . . . . . 24
5. Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
14. Warranty Card . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6. Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

7. Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

8. Firearm Operations . . . . . . . . . . 10

8.1 Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8.1.1 . Install Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8.1.2 . Bolt Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8.1.3 . Remove Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8.2 Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . 11
8.2.1 . Safety Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8.2.2 . Safety Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8.3 Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8.3.1 . Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8.3.2 . Unloading / Uncocking the Bolt for
Firearm Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.4 Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8.4.1 . Single-Stage Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8.4.2 . Trigger Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8.4.3 . Setting of the optimal Sear Engagement
with Single-Stage Trigger . . . . . . . . 16
8.4.4 . Malfunctions of the Trigger due to
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8.5 Change Caliber . . . . . . . . . . 17
8.5.1 . Barrel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8.5.2 . Install Barrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8.5.3 . Change Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8.5.4 . Changing of the Cartridge Holder . . . 18
8.6 Barreled Action and Stock Assembly . . 19

2
1. Components/Terminology

[5]

[1] [2] [4] [6] [7] [8] [9]

[3]

[15]

[14]

[10] [11] [12] [13] [16] [12] [11]

Fig. 1 Overall view of example 1761 D HB Walnut Classic, 515 mm barrel

[1] Stock Model example 1761 D HB walnut Classic Stock

[2] Bolt Weight 2.9 kg
[3] Bolt Handle Overall length 960 mm
[4] Bolt Stop Barrel length 515 mm
[5] Safety Lever Design Repeater
[6] Ejection Area Caliber .17 Mach 2 | .17 HMR | .22 l.r.
[7] Receiver .22 WMR
[8] Barrel
[9] Muzzle
[10] Rubber Butt Plate
[11] Studs
[12] Checkering
[13] Trigger Guard
[14] Trigger
[15] Magazine Holder / Release Lever
[16] Magazine

Note:
Your firearm can differ from the presented product image,
because this will vary according to the model and the equipment.

3
2. Introduction

Dear ANSCHÜTZ friend,

Thank-you for the trust you have placed in the ANSCHÜTZ brand. Now, it’s important for you to be able to rely
on the quality and function of your new firearm.

To deliver precise and consistent shooting performance, shot after shot, time after time we combine our famous
ANSCHÜTZ match precision barrel with the Intuitively designed receiver and our meticulously engineered bolt
and trigger system. You are assured to find gunsmithing of the finest caliber. ANSCHÜTZ brings more than 160
years of experience and tradition to the manufacture of precision firearms. You will always be well equipped
when you have an absolutely reliable, easy-to-use ANSCHÜTZ firearm.

Our Hunting and Match rifles are a highly complex and coordinated system. If you are unsure about the opera-
tion and the safe handling of your ANSCHÜTZ, please contact your Dealer! If necessary, they can reach out to
our highly skilled technical support group that can provide quality service and support for years of trouble-free
operation of your ANSCHÜTZ. Or, reach out to us directly! We would love to hear from you.

Alternatively, you can find various instructions for our products on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/
AnschuetzGmbH

At ANSCHÜTZ, we are constantly thinking about how to achieve the perfect balance between the wants and
needs of our customers and todays rapidly evolving technological possibilities. We strive for innovation by closely
observing our customer’s expectations, but realizing the limits of ambitious technological developments in the
industry.

For Generations, from our home in ULM, Germany, our team of talented Designers, Engineers and Master Crafts-
men (and women!) have been led by our company’s values, where respect for one another in the quest of finding
the best solution for refining the perfect shot, time after time dominates our work ethics. We constantly strive for
perfection.

Einfach EINS werden!

WE ARE ONE!

The ANSCHÜTZ team

4
3. Key to Symbols

In this user manual, the following symbols are used to

distinguish between general information and particu-
larly important information:

3.1 General Instructions

X Designates a handling instruction

✔ Designates a handling result

y Designates a list

) Designates a possible consequence of actions

3.2 Safety Instructions

I Designates a safety instruction

CAUTION! CAUTION!
Observe the usage instructions. Stands for a dangerous situation that can
lead to personal injury, property damage
or death.

NOTE!
Requirement information which describes a
certain behaviour.

INSTRUCTION!
For your own safety, hearing protection
should be used!

INSTRUCTION!
For your own safety, eye protection should
be used!

5
4. General Handling of Firearms
Firearms are dangerous objects requiring the utmost
care in their storage and use. The following safety
and warning instructions must be observed without
exception!
CAUTION!
Before using the firearm, the user manual
must absolutely be read through carefully.
The firearm may be transferred only if it is
accompanied by this user manual.
I Serious or life-threatening injuries and damages
can be caused by the use of improper ammu-
nitions, through contaminations in the barrel, or
through improper cartridge components.
I Firearms modified in a way that could affect
safety must not be used. If a fault or malfunction
is detected, the firearm must be unloaded and
taken to an authorised gunsmith for repair.
I In the event of external effects (e.g. corrosion,
being dropped, etc.), the firearm must be
checked by an authorised gunsmith.

NOTE! I A firearm must always be treated with the utmost

The firearms legislation of the relevant caution and must be secured against falls and
country is definitive and must be complied
with.
protected from accidental damage.

4.1 Important Basics

NOTE!
The use of firearms under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, and medications is not
allowed. Vision, dexterity, and power
of judgement can be impaired. A good
physical and mental state is a prerequisite
for the use of a firearm.

I A firearm must only ever be used for its designat-

ed purpose.

I Firearms owners are responsible for ensuring that

their firearm is at no time, and especially when
absent, within reach of or accessible to children
or other unauthorized persons.

I Firearms must not be handed over to unautho-

rized persons.

I Only original ANSCHÜTZ magazines may be

used.

I The specified capacity of the magazine may not

be exceeded.

I Changes to the firearm or the use of non-original

ANSCHÜTZ magazines and accessories can
cause malfunction and will automatically void
warranty.

6
4.2 Shooting I In the discharge of the shot, never hold the
muzzle under water or on materials or objects,
CAUTION! so as to avoid an accident or damages to your
Danger to life and causes of physical firearm.
damage!

Aiming the firearm at people and objects.
X When the firearm is not in use, keep the
muzzle pointing in a safe direction.
X The muzzle of a firearm must never be
held in a direction where it can cause
damage or endanger life.
I Only shoot the caliber intended for the barrel of
the firearm.
I Only clean, factory-loaded and new ammuni-
tions may be used in the caliber intended for the
firearm.

CAUTION! I Ammunitions must correspond to the specifica-

Malfunction when shooting! tions of C.I.P. or SAAMI.
Shot not discharged after trigger pulled.
I Only load the firearm immediately before use.
X Do not look into the muzzle.

X Keep the muzzle of the firearm pointing in I Only original ANSCHÜTZ magazines may be
a safe direction. used.
X Unload the firearm.

X Remove residue from the barrel.

I Every firearm must be treated as if it were
loaded.
I Never pick up a firearm by the trigger.
I Shooting galleries must be adequately
ventilated.
I The intended capacity of the magazine may not
be exceeded.
I Through the use of improper ammunitions,
contaminations in the barrel, or incorrect car-
tridge components, life-endangering injuries and
material damages can arise.
I Only original ANSCHÜTZ parts may be used.

I Any bullet trap in the shooting gallery must be

completely safe and visible.

I During shooting, no one may be in the area of

the target.

I If sight conditions are poor, a firearm should not

be used.

I Do not shoot into the air, at hard or smooth

surfaces, at water areas, or at targets on the
horizon.

I Do not shoot at targets which the shot can

bounce off of or be diverted from.

7
4.3 Maintenance

I Before and after use, or for maintenance and

cleaning work, ensure that the firearm is not
loaded.

4.4 Transport

I Firearms may only be transported in an

unloaded condition and in locked containers.

I When you are putting your firearm in a case or

a soft case, always make sure that the firearm
and the inside of the case or soft case are dry
and that no water or moisture remains.

I Only transport firearms in dry and clean

condition.

4.5 Storage

I Firearms that are not in use must be kept in a

secure place under lock and key.

I Firearms must always be stored in an unloaded

and unlocked condition.

I Ammunitions must be kept in a separate place

under lock and key.

4.6 Hearing and Eye Protection

INSTRUCTION!
For your own safety, approved eye
protection must be used during shooting!
Shooting without safety equipment can
cause vision damage.

INSTRUCTION!
For your own safety, approved hearing
protection must be used during shooting!
Shooting without safety equipment can
cause hearing damage.

8
5. Legal
NOTE! CAUTION!
The applicable firearms legislation, Modifications to or tampering with the
regulations and provisions for the firearm or its parts are forbidden and
respective territory, and also the may possibly infringe the warranty
safety rules of the hunting and sporting conditions. Alterations of this kind can
organisations must be observed. have an adverse affect on the safe use
of the product and lead to accidents that
endanger life and limb. In such cases the
warranty is automatically void.
6. Intended Use

ANSCHÜTZ firearms must only be used in hunting I Before each use, the firearm must be examined
grounds and in shooting ranges (for sport and hunting for any changes.
events) and may only be used by persons who hold
the appropriate firearms permit.

NOTE!
A firearm must only ever be used for its
designated purpose.

7. Liability

J.G. ANSCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KG assumes no

liability or claims for damages of any sort which
arise from:

y failure to comply with the instructions in this user

manual,

y improper treatment or repair,

y use of non-original ANSCHÜTZ parts,

y improper handling or care,

y negligence,

y removal of the sealing finish,

y unauthorized tampering or modifications, or

y transport damages.

9
8. Firearm Operations
8.1 Bolt
NOTE!
The rifle and the bolt are packed
separately for reasons of safety and must
still be assembled.
8.1.1 Install Bolt
The bolt must be cocked to be installed into the
receiver. If the bolt is removed from the receiver and
un-cocked for cleaning or inspection, it will need to
be cocked manually before it can be reinstalled into
the rifle. To re-cock the bolt by hand:
X Wipe off superfluous oil or fouling from the bar-
reled action and bolt.
X Hold the bolt sleeve [b] in your right hand, with
the front of the bolt pointed up. With your left
hand, rotate the bolt handle clock-wise, from left
to right, until you feel the cocking cam lock into
place.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury!
X Be careful to not pinch your hand or
fingers as the bolt cocks.
X When complete, you will see the red signal pin
[d], protruding from the rear of the bolt sleeve.
Signal pin [d]
Fig. 2 Bolt cocked - Signal pin [d] visible
✔ The bolt is now ready to be installed into the
receiver.
10
X To install the bolt into the receiver, slide the
cocked bolt into the rear of the receiver until it
comes to a stop (direction of arrow).
X Close the bolt handle down to the right.
Receiver [7] Bolt [2]
Fig. 3 Install Bolt
✔ The bolt is installed.
✔ The rifle is now cocked and ready for use.
8.1.2 Bolt Operation
The bolt operates on a “cock on open” system where
the bolt is cocked when lifting the bolt handle to open
the bolt. When closing the bolt, the trigger group
holds the firing pin in the cocked position until the
trigger is pulled.
To operate the bolt:
X Lift the bolt handle to unlock the bolt lugs; this
also cocks the bolt at this moment.
X Pull back on the bolt handle until the bolt comes
to a stop against the bolt-stop latch.
This operation will also eject the spent case after
the shot.
X Push forward on the bolt handle until it stops,
then rotate the bolt handle down to the right until
the bolt handle comes to a stop.
This operation will also load a live round into the
chamber if a loaded magazine is installed in the
rifle.
X You will also see the red signal pin [d] protrud-
ing from the rear of the bolt sleeve.
X The rifle is now ready to fire.
NOTE!
Bolt Stop [4]
The bolt [2] can only be slid into the
receiver [7] when cocked.

CAUTION!
Danger to life!

Unintentional discharge as a result of loaded, Fig. 4 Open and remove bolt

unsecured firearm.

X Keep the muzzle of the firearm pointing in

a safe direction.

X Engage the safety catch after loading the

firearm.

CAUTION!
Danger to life! Fig. 5 Bolt removed
Unintentional discharge as a result of
inattentiveness while engaging the safety
catch or as a result of possible malfunctions 8.2 Safety Operations
after securing.

X Even when the safety catch is engaged, NOTE!

the muzzle of a firearm must never be The safety can only be operated when
held in a direction where it can cause the bolt is cocked. In the following, the
damage or endanger life. general procedure “securing/unlocking” is
described.

8.1.3 Remove Bolt

8.2.1 Safety Engagement
X The rifle uses a bolt stop [4] to limit reward travel
of the bolt. Unlike other models, you do not X Push the safety lever [5] toward the rear (arrow
need to pull the trigger to remove the bolt. To direction). The red point is not visible.
remove the bolt:
Safety Lever [5]
X Lift the bolt handle and pull the bolt toward the
back of the rifle (direction of arrow).

X Press the bolt stop [4] into the receiver, and the
bolt will continue on and exit the rear of the
action.

X You do not need to press the bolt stop [4] to

insert the bolt into the rifle.

Fig. 6 Safety lever “secure”

✔ The rifle is cocked and locked.

✔ The signal pin [d] is visible.

11
8.2.2 Safety Release X Take the magazine out of the magazine guide
by hand.
X Bring safety lever [5] into the firing position
(arrow direction). The red point is visible.
Safety lever [5]

Magazine [16]
Fig. 9 Remove Magazine

CAUTION!
Fig. 7 Safety lever “ready to fire” (red point visible) Danger to life!

Incorrect caliber in the magazine.

✔ The rifle is cocked (signal pin [d] visible) and
X Only use the calibre specified on the
ready to fire. barrel of the firearm.

8.3 Magazine CAUTION!

CAUTION!
Use only ammunition having a muzzle
speed V0 of at least 280 m/s (920 fps).
Non-observance of this will result in loss of
liability and the warranty will become void.
X Position the cartridge with the cartridge bottom
8.3.1 Loading
I Only load the rifle immediately before use.
Property damage!
After unlocking, the magazine can drop free
from the firearm.
X During the unlocking of the magazine,
keep one hand under the magazine.
first centrally on the cartridge follower and,
using the cartridge, press the cartridge follower
down and push into the magazine.

X Press the magazine release lever [15] toward

the front (in arrow direction).

Magazine release lever [15]

Fig. 10 Load Magazine
Fig. 8 Unlock magazine
X The magazine [11] is loaded when the car-
✔ The magazine [16] is unlocked and can now be tridge contacts the rear magazine edge.
removed.

12
Fig. 11 Magazine Loaded
Fig. 13 Rifle is loaded, cocked and locked.
I Only genuine ANSCHÜTZ magazines may be
used. The rifle is a repeating rifle which feed ammunition
directly from the attached magazine. Operating the
I The specified capacity of the magazines must bolt of the rifle will automatically feed a live round
not be exceeded. into the chamber while ejecting the spent casing.

I Only cartridges of the calibre specified on the To operate:

barrel of the firearm may be used.
X Lift bolt handle [3] and pull towards the back
I Only new, clean, factory-charged ammunition of the receiver (draw in arrow direction until it
of the calibre permitted for the firearm may be comes to the stop against the bolt stop [4]).
used.
X During this operation, the spring pressure from
I The ammunitions must conform to the specifica- the magazine will lift the next round into position.
tions of the C.I.P or SAAMI.
X Push the bolt forward and the next round from
X Insert magazine [16] (in arrow direction) into the the magazine will slide out from the top of the
firearm until it locks in place. magazine’s feeding lips and enter the chamber.

X Maintain a smooth and even motion to prevent

jarring loose the live round.

X Continue to push forward until the bolt comes to

a stop.

Magazine [16]

Fig. 12 Insert Magazine

Fig. 14 Open Bolt

13
X Rotate the bolt handle down (press in arrow 8.3.2 Unloading / Uncocking the Bolt for
direction) to lock the lugs. Firearm Storage

X The rifle is now ready to fire. You may either It is suggested that the rifle is to be stored with the
choose to engage the safety lever on the rifle or bolt uncocked. This prolongs firing-pin spring life and
carefully aim at the target and pull the trigger. maintains a consistent ignition of the bolt. Follow the
steps below to uncock the rifle for storage.

CAUTION!
Danger to life!

Unintentional discharge due to loaded,

unsecured firearm.

X Keep firearm muzzle in a secure

direction.
Fig. 15 Bolt closed, with safety engaged.
X You must verify there is no live ammunition
int he magazine and that the chamber is
empty before performing this operation.
NOTE!
By closing the bolt, the cartridge is fed into
the barrel chamber.
X First verify there is no ammunition in the
magazine or receiver.

✔ The rifle is now loaded, cocked with safety X Verify the safety is not engaged.
engaged.
X Open the bolt (lift bolt handle [3], press in
CAUTION! arrow direction), then pull towards the rear
Danger to life! until it reaches the bolt stop.
Unintentional discharge due to loaded,
unsecured firearm.

X Keep firearm muzzle in a secure

direction.

X Secure the firearm after loading.

CAUTION!
Danger to life!

Unintentional discharge due to inattention in

securing the firearm, or due to malfunctions
Fig. 16 Open Bolt
after securing.

X Even when secured, the firearm muzzle

must never be held in a direction in which
it can cause damage or endanger life.

14
X Press the magazine release lever [15] toward X Gently push the bolt forward and slowly close
the front (in arrow direction). the bolt handle. This will allow the firing pin to
move safely forward inside the bolt and reduce
the firing pin spring pressure.

Magazine release lever [15]

Fig. 17 Push forward magazine release lever

✔ The magazine [16] is unlocked and can now be Fig. 19 Close Bolt
removed.
✔ The signal pin is not visible.
CAUTION!
Property damage! ✔ The rifle is now uncocked and ready for
After unlocking, the magazine can drop free transport and storage.
from the firearm.

X During the unlocking of the magazine,

keep one hand under the magazine.

X Bring the safety lever [5] into the firing position

(arrow direction).

✔ The red point is visible.

Fig. 18 Press safety lever toward the front (unlock)

X With the rifle pointed in a safe direction, pull the

trigger and hold in the rear position. This is best
done with the left hand.

15
8.4 Trigger 8.4.2 Trigger Weight

8.4.1 Single-Stage Trigger Setting of the trigger weight using an adjusting screw
trigger weight [a]:
ANSCHÜTZ Single-Stage-Trigger 5061
[a] Adjusting screw trigger weight y turn right (clockwise) =
[b] Adjusting screw sear engagement (factory setting!) Trigger weight increases (+)
[c] Safety lever [5]
y turn left (anticlockwise) =
[c] Trigger weight decreases (–)

X The trigger function must be monitored after

each change.
[b]
CAUTION!
Danger to life!

Unintentional discharge because of too short

[a] sear engagement and/or too low trigger
Fig. 20 Trigger weight.

X Do not set sear weight too short.

NOTE!
Settings only to be carried out by an X Do not set trigger weight too low.
authorised specialist dealer/gunsmith. X Do not subject loaded firearm to impact,
and do not close the bolt too forcefully.

8.4.3 Setting of the optimal Sear Engagement

CAUTION! with Single-Stage Trigger
Danger to life!

Danger to life due to loaded firearm.

X Do not look into the muzzle.
X Keep firearm muzzle in a safe direction.
X Make sure that the rifle is unloaded when
carrying out alignment and adjustment
procedures.
NOTE!
Before setting the optimal sear engage-
ment, the barreld action must be separa-
ted from the stock. (On this, see Chapter
8.6 Assembly of barrel action and stock)
I The rifle must be unloaded.

X Cock the rifle. Turn sear engagement [b] adjust-

CAUTION! ing screw to the right until the trigger is released.
Property Damage!

X The bolt must be opened before making X From this position, turn the sear engagement [b]
changes to the trigger. adjusting screw approximately 1/2 turn to the
left.

X Cock the rifle and check the trigger setting to

check whether the trigger releases correctly.

16
CAUTION! 8.5 Change Caliber
Danger to life!

Unintentional shooting because of too little

CAUTION!
sear engagement. Only by the authorised gunsmith!

X Do not set the trigger weight too low. X In case of failure to heed, the warranty
and all claims for damages lapses.
X Do not set the sear engagement too short.

✔ The trigger is optimally set. NOTE!

In order to undertake a caliber change,
you will need the following conversion
8.4.4 Malfunctions of the Trigger due to parts, corresponding to the caliber:
Adjustment
X interchangeable barrel
In case of malfunctions through adjusted trigger, X cartridge holder, spring pin,
proceed as follows: compression spring and set screw

X magazine
X Check the desired trigger values and readjust if
necessary. 8.5.1 Barrel Removal

The trigger catches the firing pins, but does not X Remove barrel action from stock. (see Point 8.6
release during triggering: Assembly of barrel action and stock)

y Check whether the safety is engaged. X Loosen tensioning screws [S1] and [S2]
(Torx 15)
The trigger does not catch the firing pins (direct trig-
[Receiver 7] [Barrel 8]
ger adjusted too low):

y Set the sear engagement again as in Point

8.4.3.

NOTE! [S2]
If the trigger is changed, the bolt [2] must
always be removed from the receiver [7] [S1]
while it is being screwed on.
Fig. 21 Loosen tensioning screws

X Keep the system horizontal (the tensioning

screws must be in the direction of the ground)
and give the receiver in the front area (right or
left side of the receiver) a light impact with the
help of a plastic hammer. Thus, the half shells will
loosen from the barrel.

X The half shells will remain in the receiver.

✔ The barrel is released and can be removed.

17
8.5.2 Install Barrel 8.5.4 Changing of the Cartridge Holder

NOTE! X Remove the existing cartridge holder [P] using a

To assemble the barrel, the two half shells small screwdriver.
must be used. See the following figure
“Position of the half shells.”
X The tip of the screwdriver must be placed
between the cartridge holder and the plunger
pin.

[Receiver 7]
X Press the plunger pin downward.
[Barrel 8]

[Half shell 2] [Q]

[P]
[Tensioning screw S2]

Fig. 22 Position of the half shells

Fig. 24 Exchange cartridge holder [P]
X Insert the barrel [8] with the two half shells and
the barrel chamber end into the receiver [7]. ✔ The cartridge holder releases and can be
removed.
X Turn barrel [8] until the indicating pin [Z1] stops
in the receiver [7]. CAUTION!
Through loosening the cartridge holder, the
[Receiver 7] [Barrel 8] plunger pin and the spring can fall out!

X Insert a new cartridge holder [P] and adjust

using the adjusting screw [Q] (allen key 0,7 mm)
[S2] to the new caliber.
[S1] Warning: The use of the plunger pin must be
geared toward the cartridge holder.
Fig. 23 Indicating pin [Z1] and tensioning screws [S1+S2]
X Check the setting by checking the feeding, the
X Fixing of the rear tensioning screw [S1] function and the ejection of a cartridge.
(Torx 15, 4 Nm)
WARNING!
X Fixing of the rear tensioning screw [S2] Danger to life!
(Torx 15, 4 Nm) Danger to life from loaded firearm.

X Do not look into the muzzle.

✔ The barrel is completely installed.
X Keep rifle muzzle in a safe direction.
8.5.3 Change Magazine
X Fix the cartridge holder adjusting screw [Q]
X If there is a caliber change, the magazine corre- with high-strength screw lock (adhesive such as
sponding to the caliber specified on the barrel Loctite 270).
must be used. See also Chapter 8.3 Magazine.

18
NOTE!
Please observe the instructions for use of
the threadlocker / adhesive manufacturer.

✔ The cartridge holder is adjusted to the new

caliber and the rifle is completely converted to
the new caliber.

8.6 Barreled Action and Stock

Assembly

[SY]

[1]
[AB]
[SV 2]
[SV 1]
Fig. 25 Major Components to the 1761

X Remove magazine [16]

X Loosen and remove both action screws

(Torx 20) [SV 1 + SV 2].

X Remove trigger guard [AB].

X Remove barrel action [SY] from stock [1].

X The connection of the barrel action and the

stock is done in reverse.

I Screw in both action screws [SV 1] and [SV 2]

and tighten in alternating stages and evenly (20
Torx, 2.5 Nm).

NOTE!
Settling of the stock wood can occur after
the initial assembly of the barrelled action
[SY]. ANSCHÜTZ therefore recommends
tightening the barrelled action connection
screws [SV 1] and [SV 2] after a time.

I The action screws must be checked for firm seat-

ing before each shooting session.

19
9. Maintenance/Cleaning
9.1 General
CAUTION!
Danger to life!
Danger to life due to loaded firearm.
X Before conducting any maintenance or
inspection on the rifle, ensure the rifle and
magazines are completely unloaded. It is
advisable to remove all live ammunition
from the work area when performing
maintenance on the rifle.
CAUTION!
Injury and physical damage!
Danger of injury or physical damage as a
result of not removing the oil from the barrel
and chamber.
X Each time before shooting, any oil or
foreign objects must be removed from the
barrel and chamber.
CAUTION!
Attention must always be paid to potential
changes or damages to the rifle. In case of
possible change or damage, the rifle must
immediately be brought to an authorised
gunsmith or sent to ANSCHÜTZ.
NOTE!
The rifle should be protected against dust,
sand, humidity, and excessive heat.
NOTE!
In order to reduce the danger of stock
breakages during transport, ANSCHÜTZ
recommends removing the barreled action
from the stock, in particular during flights.
NOTE!
In the use of silencers, clean your rifle, in
particular the bolt, after each use. Also
observe the cleaning notices from your
silencer manufacturer.
20
NOTE!
Dry firing:
To be on the safe side, always use a
dummy round for “dry firing” to prevent
damage!
NOTE!
In the cleaning of plastic parts (e.g.
magazine bottoms, feeder), only use oils
which will not damage, corrode, or break
down the plastic.
NOTE!
The gun case/the sheath should be cleaned
regularly to remove dust and lint.
The rifle cases and soft cases should have a
smooth, dust-repellent lining.
For long-term storage, the gun case/the
sheath should be open in order to allow
humidity to escape. Placing a humidity
absorber can reduce the formation of
humidity.
NOTE!
Keep the stock dry, free of water and avoid
the formation of condensation or moisture
(water).
Ensure that the outside surface of the
stock does not come into contact with
any solvents, cleaning fluids, or other
substances.
Do not affix any labels or other objects to
the stock. This can lead to damage to the
surface of the stock.
NOTE!
Unless indicated otherwise, please only
hand-tighten the screws to prevent damage!
NOTE!
Make sure not to damage the stock
when removing and installing the bolt!
Incorrect handling and negligence does not
constitute a warrantable claim.
NOTE!
After each use of the rifle, wipe the steel
parts with a thin film of oil and clean the
barrel thoroughly.
In transport from cold to warm spaces,
condensation or moisture (water) can form
on metal parts and in the interior of the
barrel. Wipe these parts down with a light
oil to remove moisture.
No other aids (felt plugs, non approved
grease, etc.) should be used for cleaning
the barrel.
9.2 Cleaning of the Barrel
If the barrel is only slightly dirty, use a plastic brush to
clean it.
X Oil the plastic brush lightly and push it through
the barrel from the chamber end to the muzzle
using a suitabble cleaning rod and cleaning rod
guide.
Fig. 26 Plastic Brush
X If the barrel is very dirty, use a bronze brush
together with a suitable barrel cleaner and
clean in the same way as with the plastic brush.
Fig. 27 Bronze Brush
CAUTION!
Pay attention to the user instructions of the
cleaner!
X Push a cotton patch through the barrel several
times to dry the barrel.
NOTE!
It is essential to re-oil the barrel after using
ammonia-containing cleaning agents, to
avoid the risk of corrosion.
21
9.3 Maintenance Intervals
Before Shooting
y Carefully remove excess oil from the barrel and
chamber.
I The de-oiling of the rifle should be carried out at
room temperature, as too many residues can be
left in the barrel if it is very cold.
y Fire up to 10 rounds after barrel cleaning to
restore accuracy.
After Shooting
y Allow rifle to warm to room temperature with
opened bolt (and opened snow cap - if avail-
able especially on biathlon rifles).
y Carefully remove condensation water on the
exterior parts.
y Dismantle rifle and likewise free individual parts
of condensation water if water is present.
y Clean barrel with plastic brush and cleaning
solvent then dry with cotton patch.
y Oil rifle with a suitable firearm oil, oil barrel with
special barrel care products.
With new Rifle (up to 1,000 shots) on 100-shot
intervals, then in at least 500-shot intervals
y Clean the barrel with a suitable barrel cleaner
using a plastic brush or bronze brush from the
chamber to the muzzle.
I Do not pull the brush back and forth in the
barrel.
y Unscrew the brass brush outside the mouth and
carefully pull the cleaning rod back through the
barrel.
y Push a few cotton patches with solvent through
the barrel. Then follow with dry patches until
clean.
y Wipe steel parts with oiled cloth and stock with
dry cloth.
9.4 Maintenance of the Trigger Caption
[a] Locking Button
y Keep the trigger dry and dust-free (the catches [b] Bolt Sleeve
were provided with a long-lasting oiling by [c] Compressions Spring
Anschütz). [d] Signal Pin
[e] Cocking cam
y Never wash out the inner parts of the trigger [f] Bolt Handle
with a spray or oil, to avoid contamination of the [g] Firing Pin with return spring
trigger parts. [h] Bolt body
[i] Half Shell
I In maintaining the rifle, no dust, residue of sol- [j] Stop Pin
vents, greases, as well as unsuitable oils may get
into the trigger device. NOTE!
The dismantling of the bolt should only
be done for maintenance purposes by an
authorised gunsmith.
9.5 Maintenance of the Bolt

ANSCHÜTZ recommends, that for optimal per-

formance the compression spring (c) should be X Remove bolt [2] (see Chapter 8.1.3).
exchanged every 5 years or after discharge of
50,000 shots by an authorized gunsmith. X Uncock bolt [2] (turn bolt handle [3] count-
er-clockwise in the arrow direction to the left).
9.5.1 Bolt Disassembly
✔ The signal pin [d] protruding in tensioned condi-
tion immerses completely into the interior of the
[a]
bolt.
[b]

Signal pin [d]

[c]

[d]

Fig. 29 Cocked Bolt - Signal Pin [d] visible

[e]

[f]

[g]

[h]
[i]
Fig. 30 Uncocked Bolt - Signal Pin [d] not visible
[j]

X Compress the bolt slightly by squeezing the rear

bolt sleeve [b] towards the front of the bolt, then
Fig. 28 Bolt disassembled rotate the locking button [a] 90° with a coin (or
similar item).

22
 X Remove half shell [i]

X Remove bolt handle [f] toward the rear

X Remove stop pin [j]

X Remove firing pin [g], including return spring

Fig. 31 Locking Button [a] with a coin NOTE!

Clean all parts of the disassembled bolt of
dust and powder residue with a thin, non-
X Remove bolt sleeve [b] toward the rear. hardening oil.

X Draw out compression spring [c] and signal pin Then, cover the components of the bolt with
a light film of oil.
[d].

X Remove cocking cam [e].

9.5.3 Assemble Bolt

X Install Firing pin [g] and return spring

X Install stop pin [j]

X Install bolt handle [f]

cocking cam [e]
X Install half shell (Caution: the position must corre-
spond to the bolt sleeve [b])

X Place cocking cam [e]

Fig. 32 Remove cocking cam [e]
X Place signal pin [d]
✔ The bolt [2] is now disassembled and can be
cleaned. X Place compression spring [c]

NOTE! X Install bolt sleeve [b]

Clean all parts of the disassembled bolt of
dust and powder residue with a thin, non-
hardening oil.
X Compress the bolt slightly by squeezing the rear
bolt sleeve [b] towards the front of the bolt, then
Then, cover the components of the bolt with rotate the locking button [a] 90° with a coin (or
a very light film of oil.
similar item).

NOTE!
9.5.2 Remove Firing Pins The fully assembled bolt must be cocked
before use to be installed into the receiver.
Recock bolt (see Chapter 8.1.2).
CAUTION!
Only by an authorised gunsmith!

X If unheeded, the warranty and all claims

to damages lapse.

23
10. Trouble Shooting
CAUTION!
In the event of malfunctions (e.g. rounds
not discharged, etc.) the rifle must be
unloaded, secured and taken without delay
to a specialist dealer or gunsmith or sent to
ANSCHÜTZ.
NOTE!
The technical data does not correspond to
the entire model range. Specific thechnical
model data can be found on www.
anschuetz-sport.com.
11. Disposal
The disposal of the rifle must be carried out and certi-
fied by a specialist dealer or gunsmith.
12. Other Information
Additional information is available online at
www.anschuetz-sport.com
To distribute information about news on these and
other products, ANSCHÜTZ also sends out the
ANSCHÜTZ newsletter, which is free to subscribe to,
online.
NOTE!
For hygienic reasons, please wash your
hands after using a firearm or handling
ammunitions. There may be, for example,
oils, greases, or other contaminations on
the firearm.
24
13. Shooting Performance
The shooting precision of a firearm depends on sev-
eral factors. One very important factor in this respect
is the ammunition. Not every barrel shoots with the
same efficiency. Considerable performance differ-
ences are apparent with each ammunition type.
Optics and its mount are just as important. Parallax,
loose mounts, faulty reticle adjustment and inappropri-
ate mount are the most frequent causes of poor shoot-
ing performance. As such, only brand-name optics
and mounts should be used and quality ammunition
matched to your rifle.
Even ammunition from the same manufacturer and the
same batch can, from one production lot to another,
and from one firearm to another, result in varying
shooting performance and effecting accuracy. When
the most suitable ammunition,optics and mount have
been selected we can warranty the excellent shoot-
ing performance of our famous ANSCHÜTZ rifle.
See warranty card.
Please also note that any attachment or accessory
(irrespective of the manufacturer), such as sound
moderators, muzzle flash suppressors, and optics, will
make a contribution to the precision and shooting per-
formance and may have an effect on these aspects.
NOTE!
Each bolt is adjusted to an associated rifle
in order to achieve an optimal shooting
performance. For reasons of safety, the
bolts must not be interchanged.
14. Warranty Card

<<< WARRANT Y >>>

1. Material:
This product has been released for sale after the product itself, its materials
and individual components have been subjected to strict inspection, or
the rifle has demonstrated its durability and function during test shooting.
J.G. ANSCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KG offers a full guarantee covering material
and manufacturing faults (excluding broken stocks and springs) for a period
of two years, provided that the fault can be shown to have been present at
the time of handover of the product. No warranty claims will be accepted by
J.G. ANSCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KG for faults that are the result of improper use or
unauthorised repairs. The item will either be repaired or replaced at our discretion.
Claims for compensation - put forward for any legal reason whatsoever – are
excluded.

2. Shooting Performance:
The purchaser undertakes to inform J.G. ANSCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KG in writing
of any faults detected in shooting performance within one month of purchase with
the submission of their own shooting record. J.G. ANSCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KG
reserves the right to transfer the rifle to an independent agency for inspection
(DEVA or a national ballistics office). Should such an agency confirm excellent
shooting performance, J.G. ANSCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KG is entitled to charge the
purchaser the costs of the rifle inspection. The accepted warranties do not apply
to rifle damage resulting from mechanical effects and improper use or care by the
purchaser. The warranty is excluded if the rifle has been repaired or modified by
unauthorised persons. Likewise, the warranty is cancelled when using reloaded
ammunition or ammunition which is not CIP approved.

In the event of a warranty/damage claim please enclose this card, completed and
signed by your dealer, with the product.

J.G. ANSCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KG · Jagd- und Sportwaffenfabrik

Postfach 1128 · D-89001 Ulm/Germany · www.anschuetz-sport.com

Serial-No.:

Date:

Bought at:

(Stamp and signature of dealer)

25